Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 02: As part of a project to promote responsible plastic waste management, an IoT–enabled Smart Bin has been installed in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation. The Smart Bin was formally inaugurated by V. V. Rajesh, Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, along with Chethan Mackom, Chairman and Managing Director of Terumo Penpol Limited.
The project is an initiative of HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL), a Mini Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. It is being implemented by HLL Management Academy under the CSR initiative of Terumo Penpol Private Limited.
The project leverages IoT technology to encourage segregation of plastic waste at source, while enabling real-time monitoring and measurable environmental impact. The initiative is expected to strengthen sustainable waste management practices in the city and promote greater public participation in environmental conservation.
Officials from HLL who were present at the function included Mr. Shamnad Shamsudeen, Deputy Vice President; Dr. Nireesh P. H., Deputy Vice President – Sustainable Projects Division; Dr. Krishna S. H., Manager – Public Health Projects; Mr. Hari, Deputy Manager – Sustainable Projects Division; Ms. Arathy Vinod, Project Coordinator; Ms. Padmasruty, Deputy Manager – Finance; and Ms. Namitha S., HR Head.
Representing Terumo Penpol Limited, Mr. Govind R., Head – CSR, and Mr. Dinesh, Head – HR, also attended the function.